Lexus UX vs Kia Seltos Comparison

Lexus UX

Kia Seltos

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Lexus

2024 Kia

Seltos

How they stack...

CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.

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7.8

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Based on the Lexus UX LUXURY

Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

50L

345 to 370 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year
warranty

MSRP

$29,850 - $45,270

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CarExpert's Take

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Traditional, familiar interior
Incredibly quiet, comfortable ride
High-quality tech inside and out

Misses

Too expensive
Too much power for just FWD
Compromised back seats

Josh Nevett

Marketplace Journalist

Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Drives sweetly
Big and practical boot
Front and rear USB connectivity

Misses

Interior is built to a price
Still no adaptive cruise control
Intrusive safety tech

Optional Features

Premium Paint (+$520)

Colours Available

The 2023 Lexus UX is available in the following exterior finishes:

Sonic Quartz
Titanium
Sonic Chrome
Onyx
Graphite Black
Caliente
Khaki Metal
Celestial Blue (Luxury and Sports Luxury only)
Sonic Iridium (Luxury and Sports Luxury only) (NEW)
Carnelian (F Sport only)
White Nova (F Sport only)
Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)

The UX is also available in the following interior colour schemes, depending on the variant.

Black
White Ash
Rich Cream
Hazel
F Sport Black
F Sport White
F Sport Flare Red

The two-tone Cobalt interior from the pre-update range has been discontinued.

Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.